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RUC 90L

1973 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,648 mi
Last recorded46,648 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUC 90L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 46,648 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 46,648 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,587 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 46,575 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,533 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 46,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,473 miles

both front inner steering tie rods have slight play in a ball joint

front and rear shock absorbers are slightly perished

front brakes slightly binding,

general surface corrosion underneath

slight oil leak

slight rear diff leak

Fail 8 May 2013 46,231 miles

All Tyres Perished

Both Front Brakes Slightly Binding

Both Front Wings Holed

Front And Rear Shock Bushes Perished

General Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil Leak

Rear Diff Oil Leak

Slight Play In Both Front Inner Track Rod Ends

Pass 8 May 2013 46,231 miles

Oil Leak

Rear Diff Oil Leak

Slight Play In Both Front Inner Track Rod Ends

All Tyres Perished

Both Front Brakes Slightly Binding

Both Front Wings Holed

Front And Rear Shock Bushes Perished

General Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle

How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?

Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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RUC 90L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 47,728 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUC 90L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RUC 90L registered?

RUC 90L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is RUC 90L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUC 90L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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